About Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH)

Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in two segments, Franchised Dealerships and Pre-Owned Stores. The Franchised Dealerships segment is involved in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks, and replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repair, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of extended warranties, service contracts, financing, insurance, and other aftermarket products. The Pre-Owned Stores segment operates stand-alone pre-owned specialty retail locations, which enable customers to search, buy, service, finance, and sell pre-owned vehicles. As of December 31, 2017, the company operated 114 new vehicle franchises in 13 states representing 25 brands of cars and light trucks; 18 collision repair centers; and 9 pre-owned vehicle stores. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Miscellaneous

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sonic Automotive's stock symbol?

Sonic Automotive trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SAH."

How often does Sonic Automotive pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sonic Automotive?

Sonic Automotive declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, April 27th. Investors of record on Friday, June 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.06 per share on Friday, July 13th. This represents a $0.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 14th. View Sonic Automotive's Dividend History.

How were Sonic Automotive's earnings last quarter?

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 26th. The company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.26. The company had revenue of $2.40 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.35 billion. Sonic Automotive had a return on equity of 11.09% and a net margin of 0.92%. Sonic Automotive's revenue for the quarter was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.23 earnings per share. View Sonic Automotive's Earnings History.

Has Sonic Automotive been receiving favorable news coverage?

Media coverage about SAH stock has trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern. Accern ranks the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Sonic Automotive earned a news impact score of 0.15 on Accern's scale. They also gave press coverage about the company an impact score of 47.56 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.

Which institutional investors are selling Sonic Automotive stock?

SAH stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Towle & Co., Millennium Management LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, California Public Employees Retirement System, Guggenheim Capital LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., OppenheimerFunds Inc. and Barclays PLC. Company insiders that have sold Sonic Automotive company stock in the last year include Heath Byrd and Jeff Dyke. View Insider Buying and Selling for Sonic Automotive.

How do I buy shares of Sonic Automotive?

Shares of SAH can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

What is Sonic Automotive's stock price today?

One share of SAH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $21.37.

How big of a company is Sonic Automotive?

Sonic Automotive has a market capitalization of $913.14 million and generates $9.87 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $92.98 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.85 on an earnings per share basis. Sonic Automotive employs 9,750 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Sonic Automotive?

Sonic Automotive's mailing address is 4401 COLWICK ROAD, CHARLOTTE NC, 28211. The company can be reached via phone at 704-566-2400 or via email at [email protected]

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Analyst Ratings

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Price Target and Consensus Rating

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4 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Sonic Automotive in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $23.3333, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 9.44%. The high price target for SAH is $25.00 and the low price target for SAH is $22.00. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."

Dividends

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Dividend Information

Sonic Automotive pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.13%. SAH's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Friday, July 13. The company has grown its dividend for the last 2 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 26.00% each year. Sonic Automotive pays out 12.97% of its earnings out as a dividend.